Dear Father
Originally released in 1979. Dear Father is a comedy film. directed by Dino Risi.
Starring Vittorio Gassman, Aurore Clément, and Andrée Lachapelle
Synopsis
In Caro papá, Dino Risi is telling the story of the decadent lifestyle, and dysfunctional family, of a wealthy businessman (played to perfection by Risi's favorite leading man, Vittorio Gassman). Risi paints his portrait against a backdrop of an Italy where the new permissiveness has run rampant, traditional socio-cultural values have been usurped by consumerism, and the streets have become an open battleground for politically extremist groups (the '70s were dubbed "The Years of Lead" due to the great number of terrorist acts, and politically motivated assassinations).
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 11, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Dean Film
- AMLF
- Société les films Prospec
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dear Father about?
In Caro papá, Dino Risi is telling the story of the decadent lifestyle, and dysfunctional family, of a wealthy businessman (played to perfection by Risi's favorite leading man, Vittorio Gassman). ...
Who directed Dear Father?
Dear Father was directed by Dino Risi.
How long is Dear Father?
Dear Father has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Dear Father released?
Dear Father was released on April 11, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dear Father?
The main cast of Dear Father includes Vittorio Gassman, Aurore Clément, Andrée Lachapelle, Stefano Madia, Julien Guiomar.